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Trailblazer Open House: Welcome to the Purple Pod!

Explore the daily schedule, communication methods, grading system, curriculum, assessments, homework policies, and classroom management at the Trailblazer Purple Pod. Stay informed and engaged with important information from Miss Donnelly, Mrs. Duffy, and Ms. Harper. Join us in creating a supportive and dynamic learning environment for your child!

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Trailblazer Open House: Welcome to the Purple Pod!

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  1. Welcome to the Purple Pod! Miss Donnelly, Mrs. Duffy, and Ms. Harper Trailblazer Open House August 23, 2011

  2. Daily Schedule (Every day except Thursday) • 7:55 – Bell rings • Opening • 8:10-8:55 – Specials (gym, music, Spanish alternate) • 9:15-10:10 – Math • 10:25-11:25 – Literacy Block A • 11:30-12:05 – Lunch • 12:10-1:10 – Literacy Block B • 1:15-1:25- Recess • 1:30-2:15 – Science/Social Studies • 2:15 Agendas, pack up, pick up • 2:25 Dismissal! Whew! • Band/Orchestra: Tuesday pm. And Thursday am • Art on Thursdays

  3. Communication • Agendas…signed every night! • Home Folder • E-mail (distribution list) • Send a note to school with your child • Thursday Folders • Phone calls-Voice Mail • Web Site • Post cards • Conferences by appointment only please!

  4. Communication • Mrs. Duffy • School Phone: 328-6357 • E-mail: duffyls@d11.org • Home Phone: 594-9684

  5. Communication • Miss Donnelly • School Phone 328-6356 • E-mail: donneam@d11.org

  6. Communication • Ms. Harper • School Phone: 328-6355 • E-mail: harpeka@d11.org • Cell: 352-7870

  7. Grading • Letter Grades: A, B, C, D, F • Rubrics: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 • Proficiency Levels: Adv, P, PP, U • Daily assignments, homework, quizzes, projects • Not everything receives a letter grade. Talk with your child about work that comes home. • Make-up/corrections policy

  8. Curriculum • Flexible ability groupings in math and literacy • Additional resource people • Texts: Storytown! Math Expressions! Discover Colorado! • Science Kits • Social Studies: 4th Grade-Colorado History, 3rd Grade- Colorado Springs History Also…cursive writing, PBS, Second Steps, Red Ribbon week, etc…

  9. Assessments • MAP (Fall, Winter, and Spring) • DIBELS (3 benchmarks and progress monitoring) • Quick-Writes • CSAP (Now TCAP) (MARCH!) • MAZE (3 benchmarks and progress monitoring) • STAR-Accelerated Reader • M-Comp Math facts (3 benchmarks and progress monitoring) • Short Cycle assessments Storytown, Math Expressions, Science PAs

  10. Homework • Absence policy • Homework-just do it! • Independent! • Reading! • Basic facts practice! • Agendas-please check that homework is finished and in backpacks before signing. • Study Buddies

  11. Classroom Management • Trailblazer Big 5 • PAWS • “Success”ory Cards • Procedures/Routines/Consequences • Class Celebrations • Birthday Marquee • Think Sheets

  12. Miscellaneous • Healthy snacks, water bottles • Class Fees • Birthday Treats • Arrival and Departure times • Appropriate clothing • Parent Helpers/Volunteer Opportunities/PTA • PPLD Library Cards • Parent “experts” • Cell Phones • Thank you for coming!

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